What Makes These Air Fryer Potatoes So Great?
Easy - Make them in your air fryer or oven with little effort.Fast - Ready in under 30 minutes.Few Ingredients - All you need is some potatoes and some spices.Vegan - a great Vegan and Vegetarian side dish.
Do You Have To Boil Potatoes Before Frying Them?
Absolutely not! Potatoes are amazing in the air fryer. The air fryer makes them crispy on the outside and soft in the middle in a fraction of the time you could do that in the oven. I’ve cooked potatoes often in my air fryer (and not just french fries!) and I’m always happy with how they turn out. I also love the amount of time it saves cooking potatoes in the Air Fryer, and I also don’t have to heat the whole house up baking them in the oven.
Should Potatoes Be Soaked Before Roasting?
Depending on the method you’re using to roast them, the answer can vary. The purpose of soaking potatoes is to remove any excess starch so that they don’t stick together in the roasting process. Since it is a best practice to always cook food in a single layer in an air fryer to allow the air to circulate around the food and cook it evenly, soaking the potatoes before roasting them in the air fryer isn’t necessary. However, if you want to make this recipe in the oven or are wanting to make a larger portion than the recipe calls for, I would suggest soaking the potatoes before roasting them.
What You Need To Make These Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
15 minutes PotatoesA few spicesAn air fryer (or not)
They’re an easy side dish, would be great to bring to a potluck, and are a great use of those extra potatoes you have in your pantry.
How to Make Rosemary Roasted Potatoes In the Air Fryer
Tossing them or spraying them in a thin coat of oil before you cook ensures the air fryer roasted potatoes are crispy and perfect when they come out. It’s far less oil than actually frying them, and you won’t miss it. I love the fresh taste the rosemary gives them and these always disappear quickly each time I make them.
No Air Fryer To Make Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes?
No Problem! Just make Oven Roasted Potatoes instead! But you should definitely get one soon. Use the same ingredients and measurements, preheat your regular oven to 400F, and roast for 30 to 45 minutes. You will need to check them at the 30-minute mark and see how done they are. Grease your baking sheet and stir the potatoes around at the halfway point so all the potatoes crisp evenly. You are looking for a tender inside and crispy outside.
Tips and Tricks For Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
This is a make-ahead and freezable recipe!Use Vegetable Oil or Olive Oil to toss the potatoes in the Air Fryer. Place potatoes in a single layer for even cooking.
Are Air Fried Potatoes Good For You?
This potato recipe is healthier than deep-frying or sauteing potatoes in tons of oil and butter. My recipe only used 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. You can also use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, but Vegetable oil has a higher smoke point making it perfect for Air Fryer Potatoes. Do not use Butter in the air fryer, as it will smoke too much and burn.
What Goes Well With Roasted Potatoes?
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are such a versatile side dish. They’re a great way to stretch a budget or feed a large family without spending a whole afternoon in the kitchen. Here are a few of my favorite things to serve with them:
Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Orange Sauce - put both of your favorite kitchen gadgets to work at the same time.Beef Brisket - an amazingly tender beef brisket made quick and easy in your Instant Pot.Air Fryer Salmon - potatoes aren’t the only thing that cAn be cooked to perfection in your air fryer.
Can You Freeze Air Fryer Potatoes?
Rosemary Roasted Potatoes also freeze very well I’ve found. You just need to defrost them gently (as in, don’t be impatient and give it 100% high treatment in the microwave like me).
Looking For More Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Potatoes?
Savory Potato Patties - make a flavorful appetizer, side dish or snack! They’re gluten-free, vegan, and made in under 30 minutes in your air fryer!Potatoes Au Grain - made right in your air fryer, leaving the oven open for the main course!Potatoes Anna recipe - Four simple ingredients yield a tasty, elegant dish that is fit for company, but very simple to make.Air Fryer Baked Potato - Just as good as your favorite restaurant without leaving the house.
Once you’ve made these Air Fryer Potatoes, you’ll be on your way to making more potato recipes right in your air fryer! You can even make Philly Cheesesteak in your air fryer to make it a whole meal! Make sure to share this recipe with your friends on Pinterest and Facebook so they can enjoy it as well! Originally Published September 14, 2018
